Teacher- Intervention Specialist

Title: INTERVENTION
SPECIALIST
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Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Works with students, parents and teachers to identify barriers limiting access,
participation and/or academic progress. Develops goals and objectives with
benchmarks for identified students.

Minimum · Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
Qualifications: · Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio

Educators.
· Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school
employment.
· Embraces high performance standards (e.g., discipline, engagement, proficiency,
resilience, etc.).
Note: Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child
abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis
intervention, etc.).

Essential 1. Develops and manages individualized learning strategies for students falling

below

Functions: district standards. Documents student progress to gauge the efficacy of

interventions.
· Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards.
Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and
achievement.
· Participates in the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process. Uses impartial inclusive
assessment strategies to obtain objective student data. Plans student services
relevant to needs.
· Assists with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). Helps develop Behavioral
Intervention Plans (BIP) that target and change undesirable behaviors.
· Encourages active family participation in intervention planning.
· Prepares legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Identifies current
levels of performance, short term objectives, annual goals, service duration, evaluation
procedures, etc.
· Develops lesson plans consistent with state content standards and district curriculum
goals.

· Aligns teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implements evidence-
based instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within well-defined time

frames.
· Helps students develop educational goals that are specific, relevant, measurable and
attainable.
· Provides a highly structured learning environment for program participants. Advances
academic performance using behavior modification, guided instruction and peer group
accountability.
· Helps stakeholders understand how the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and
Specially Designed Instruction (SDIs) relate to educational goals and objectives.
· Uses formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Provides
timely feedback.

· Implements developmentally and cognitively appropriate extensions of classroom

instruction. (e.g., behavioral strategies, instructional program adaptations, push-in/pull-
out support, etc.).

· Advocates for students. Promotes access to inclusive educational opportunities for all
students.
· Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support
techniques to address disruptive student behavior. Helps students acquire skills to
enhance appropriate behavior (e.g., functional communication, self-regulation,
socialization, etc.).
· Helps students make good decisions and improve personal skills. Encourages
creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical
behavior and self-reliance.
· Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares accurate,
timely files. Monitors compliance reporting deadlines. Ensures the integrity and
security of confidential materials. Complies with district records retention and disposal
policies.
· Proctors mandated testing activities. Upholds test security procedures.
· Ensures student lists, lesson plans and teaching materials are readily available for
substitutes.
2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects
of the job.
· Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a
cohesive team.
· Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
· Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
· Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established
work schedules.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information
resource.
· Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the
district.
· Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate
administrator.
· Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects
diversity.
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SPECIALIST
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4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
· Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
· Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
· Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
· Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and
supplies.
· Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all
legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected
child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
· Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Performance Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies,

contractual

Evaluation: agreements and district administrative procedures.
Working The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability,

genetic

Conditions: information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity,

pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug free work
environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety
regulations and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board
authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract
durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This
summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an
exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding
variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory
compliance, technological innovations and unforeseen events.
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